Exodus 26:36
For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 26:36?

2. How does Exodus 26:36 emphasize the importance of craftsmanship in worship settings?

3. What materials are specified in Exodus 26:36 for the tabernacle entrance curtain?

4. How can we apply the principle of beauty in worship from Exodus 26:36?

5. How does Exodus 26:36 connect to the broader theme of holiness in Exodus?

6. What role does skilled work play in our church's worship environment today?

7. What is the significance of the screen for the entrance of the tent in Exodus 26:36?

8. How does Exodus 26:36 reflect God's instructions for worship and holiness?

9. Why was fine linen and embroidery specified for the entrance in Exodus 26:36?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 26?

11. Exodus 26 - How do these tabernacle measurements align or conflict with other biblical or historical texts regarding the scale and feasibility of such a dwelling?

12. Exodus 26:1 - How could the Israelites, recently escaped slaves, acquire the fine twisted linen and skilled craftsmanship required for such intricate curtains?

13. Song of Solomon 7:5 - Is likening hair to royal purple historically or archaeologically supported in ancient Israel, and does it conflict with other scriptural cultural references?

14. Exodus 26:7-8 - Given their nomadic desert life, where would they obtain enough goat hair and weaving resources for eleven large curtains?
Discussion Questions
1. What do the colors blue, purple, and scarlet represent in the context of the Tabernacle, and how do they point to the character of Christ?

2. How does the craftsmanship of the curtain reflect the importance of using our skills for God's glory in today's context?

3. In what ways does the tearing of the temple curtain at Jesus' death change our understanding of access to God?

4. How can we apply the principle of obedience seen in Moses' construction of the Tabernacle to our own spiritual journey?

5. What practices can we incorporate into our daily lives to cultivate a greater awareness of God's presence, similar to the Israelites with the Tabernacle?1. What does the intricate design and detailed instructions of the tabernacle tell us about God's nature?

2. Why do you think God provided such specific details for the construction of the tabernacle?

3. How can the process of constructing the tabernacle serve as a metaphor for building a spiritual life of obedience and worship?

4. What symbolism can we see in the use of the materials (gold, acacia wood, fine linen, etc.) and colors (blue, purple, scarlet)?

5. How do the specific instructions regarding the tabernacle’s craftsmanship reflect the importance of our work for God’s glory?

6. What does the division of the tabernacle into the Holy Place and Most Holy Place signify?

7. How does the veil separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place relate to the concept of God's holiness?

8. How can we apply the lesson of careful obedience seen in this passage to our everyday lives?

9. In what ways does the detailed work on the tabernacle inspire us to apply our best skills and effort in service to God?

10. What might the positioning of the Ark of the Testimony, the table, and the lampstand symbolize about God’s presence and our approach to Him?

11. How can the colors and materials used in the tabernacle inspire us to appreciate the beauty in our worship spaces today?

12. How does the tabernacle's entrance curtain relate to our access to God's presence?

13. Why is the concept of unity evident in the construction of the tabernacle significant in our relationship with other believers?

14. How does the making of the tabernacle reflect God's desire to dwell among His people?

15. In what ways does the specificity of these instructions inspire meticulousness and diligence in our spiritual lives?

16. How does the construction of the tabernacle highlight the importance of individual and collective roles in building God's kingdom?

17. What lessons can we learn from the crafting of the veil, and how can they apply to our understanding of God's sacredness?

18. How can the creation of the entrance curtain inspire us to consider the 'entrances' to our spiritual lives?

19. How might we understand the symbolic meaning of the tabernacle in a contemporary context?

20. How can the theme of reverence in this chapter inform our approach to God in our daily life?

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